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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Doba Warns of Job Scam Impersonating Its Brand via Fake Websites and Social Media Ads
LEHI, Utah, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Doba, a leading U.S.-based dropshipping platform, has issued a public warning following confirmed reports of an online scam impersonating its brand. The scam involves fake job postings on social media platforms and a fraudulent website — — which falsely claims to represent Doba in an effort to deceive job seekers around the world. The scam was brought to Doba's attention through two detailed reports from individuals in Australia and Pakistan. In both cases, victims were contacted through informal channels such as Facebook ads, WhatsApp messages, and personal Gmail accounts. Applicants were directed to register on a website that closely mimicked the style of Doba's official platform but was not affiliated with the company in any way. Victims were asked to complete "training tasks" using shared login credentials and were ultimately encouraged to deposit funds to unlock access to tasks or commissions — a hallmark tactic of job fraud schemes. "We take these impersonation attempts very seriously," said a spokesperson for Doba. "Our official website is and we do not recruit through WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or non-verified job boards. We never ask job applicants to deposit money, use shared accounts, or perform unpaid tasks." One victim was added to a WhatsApp group titled "Sweetheart," managed by individuals using the names "Sophia" and "Desmond," who claimed to be Doba representatives. These tactics are part of a growing pattern of phishing-style job scams that have surged globally, often targeting international applicants with promises of fast income and remote work flexibility. What to Watch For: Any job posting directing users to to use an "employee ID" to log into a third-party sitePromises of commissions or bonuses for completing tasks upfrontMessaging via WhatsApp, Facebook pages like "AirHire Recruitment," or non-Doba emails (e.g., Gmail or Outlook) Doba encourages individuals to report suspicious activity to help@ and avoid engaging with any website or person that does not originate from an official @ address. How to Report: Report fraudulent Facebook ads and pages to MetaReport phishing websites like to Google Safe BrowsingShare any screenshots or emails with Doba's security team The company is currently working with relevant platforms to report and shut down the fraudulent sites and accounts. Doba urges job seekers to remain vigilant and verify all offers through official channels. View original content: SOURCE Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Marlboro County deputies arrest daughter of McColl mayor on assault charge
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The daughter of McColl Mayor Robert Outlaw was arrested on multiple charges including assault, the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office said Thursday. Kelly Outlaw was charged with third-degree assault and battery and unlawful communication. She was booked into the Marlboro County Detention Center, where she awaits a bond hearing. The incident stemmed from a dispute that started on a Facebook news post and escalated into a series of threatening messages sent through Facebook Messenger, totaling 40 messages, including audio messages regarding the 'McColl town government disputes,' according to the sheriff's office. Outlaw was apprehended at her residence, and while she was being apprehended, she allegedly threatened to harm the victim in front of the investigators arresting her. The town has seen its share of controversy in the past year, with former Mayor George Garner — who was being investigated by SLED — dying in a car crash less than a week after the town's entire police department resigned. Early last week, the town appeared to have a new police chief with the appointment of Billy Stubbs. However, days later, Stubbs backed out. Stubbs was on the town's police force from March 2011 until July 2020 and has worked for the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office since January 2021, according to employment records from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. * * * Caleb is a digital producer at News13. Caleb joined the team in January 2023 after graduating from Liberty University. He is from Northern Virginia. Follow Caleb on X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Sunday World
5 days ago
- Business
- Sunday World
Dublin preschool teacher found guilty of money laundering
Mother-of-three Nergis Riaz had pleaded not guilty to possession of crime proceeds A preschool teacher who took a job posting mobile phone ads on Facebook for a bogus tech company has been found guilty of money laundering. Mother-of-three Nergis Riaz (51) let the fraudsters use her bank account to transfer money from a man who had paid for a phone that he never got, a court heard. She insisted she thought the company was legitimate until the €400 arrived in her account and said she and the customer were 'both victims of a scam'. Judge Catherine Ghent said Riaz's evidence was not 'at all credible' but struck the case out, sparing her a criminal record after she repaid the money and donated €500 to charity. Riaz, of Cluain Shee, Aikens Village, Sandyford had pleaded not guilty to possession of crime proceeds. Nergis Riaz News in 90 Seconds - May 27th The victim told Dublin District Court that on October 19, 2021, he bought the phone after answering an ad and engaging with the seller through Facebook Messenger. He checked out the store, it 'all seemed above board' and he paid by bank transfer. The victim was then told the phone was out of stock and was offered a refund but never got one. Riaz said she was looking to work from home when she took the 'digital marketing' job. She checked the company which was using a logo from a real shop, was sent a contract by WhatsApp and gave her bank details for her salary. They would send her pictures of phones, she would post the ad on her Facebook Marketplace account and after that the company would deal with the customer. After a month, she 'realised it was a scam'. 'They were using my account and me as a money mule, it's a fraud,' Riaz told gardaí. She became suspicious when the €400 came into her account and the company wanted her to transfer it. And she said she contacted her bank, which advised her not to do anything with the money, but had no record of this call. She accepted there was no interview or training for the job and she signed nothing. Riaz's actions contacting the bank were not typical of someone trying to defraud anyone, defence barrister Donal Pattison said.
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Who Was With Tej Pratap In Maldives? BJP's Nikhil Anand Shares Alleged Chats
Last Updated: BJP leader Nikhil Anand accused Tej Pratap of deceiving both Aishwarya Rai and Anushka Yadav, questioning if he was misleading the women or the entire Yadav community Former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tej Pratap Yadav, whose recent Facebook post about a long-standing relationship with Anushka Yadav sparked a political storm in Bihar and led to his expulsion from the party just ahead of the state elections, has now found himself embroiled in fresh controversy. Many have questioned whether Tej Pratap was actually in the Maldives with Anushka Yadav, as claimed. Alleged chats circulating online suggest he may have been accompanied by another woman instead. Some users on X alleged that it was another woman named Nishu Sinha, and not Anushka, who had accompanied Tej Pratap to the Maldives. They claimed the scandal broke after chats between the two were leaked. News18 has not independently verified the authenticity of these chats. Tej Pratap has dismissed the entire episode as a political conspiracy. Adding fuel to the fire, BJP OBC Morcha National General Secretary Nikhil Anand shared screenshots of purported Facebook Messenger conversations on X. He alleged that the leak hints at something more serious and claimed that Tejashwi Yadav may have orchestrated and funded the Maldives trip. Anand further alleged that the entire Yadav family was aware of the situation and that Tej Pratap's expulsion was part of a pre-planned political strategy by Lalu Prasad Yadav. He also raised questions about the safety of Anushka Yadav, claiming that had the matter not become public, her life might have been in danger. He called for a probe into the origin of the leaked chats. Anand accused Tej Pratap of deceiving both his former wife Aishwarya Rai and Anushka Yadav, and questioned whether he was misleading the women involved or the Yadav community itself. Media reports suggest that Anushka Yadav hails from Langartoli in Patna, and her brother, Akash Yadav, previously led the RJD's student wing. Tensions reportedly arose between Tej Pratap and the party leadership after Akash was replaced by Gagan Yadav, a close aide of Tejashwi Yadav. First Published:
Newsweek
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
US Citizen Detained by ICE and Told His REAL ID Is 'Fake'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Leonardo García Venegas, a Florida-born U.S. citizen with a REAL ID, was forcibly arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at an Alabama construction site after agents claimed his identification was "fake," Venegas told Noticias Telemundo in Spanish on Friday. A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson told Newsweek on Saturday morning that "there was no mistake" during the encounter, stating that Venegas "attempted to obstruct and prevent the lawful arrest of an illegal alien," thereby leading to his arrest. Newsweek reached out to ICE for comment via email on Sunday. Newsweek also reached out to Venegas' cousin, Shelah Venegas, via Facebook Messenger for comment on Saturday. Why It Matters Venegas' arrest comes amid an immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, during which people with valid documentation—including green cards or visas—have been detained and face legal jeopardy. In April, President Donald Trump floated the idea of deporting U.S. citizens with violent criminal records to El Salvador. Trump campaigned on a hardline immigration stance, pledging to carry out the largest mass deportation in U.S. history. In the initial months of his presidency, his administration has deported around 100,000 illegal immigrants, many due to his invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which grants the president authority to deport non-citizens without appearing before a judge, among other wartime authorities. As of May 7, travelers need a REAL ID license or other specific state accepted identifications or passports to board federally regulated commercial aircraft and access certain federal facilities. What To Know On May 21, Venegas, 25, was wrestled down at a construction site in Foley, Alabama, by ICE agents. The video of the arrest was aired by Noticias Telemundo, and shows officers physically restraining him. His cousin, Shelah Venegas, posted the video of his arrest on Facebook, writing, "These federal agents without a single cause completely harassed a family member who is a US CITIZEN!!" Venegas provided the agents with his identification. The officials took it, told him it was fake, and then handcuffed him, he told Noticias Telemundo. "Apparently a REAL ID is not valid anymore. He has a REAL ID," Shelah Venegas told NBC News. "We all made sure we have the REAL ID and went through the protocols the administration is asking has his REAL ID and then they see him and I guess because his English isn't fluent and/or because he's brown it's fake, it's not real." Venegas, whose parents are from Mexico, told Noticias Telemundo that he was released hours later from the vehicle he was being held in after reciting his Social Security number to the officials, further proving his U.S. citizenship. When he returned to the construction site, ICE had detained other workers, including his 34-year-old brother who is reportedly undocumented, according to the Latin Times. The Department of Homeland Security seal is seen on the podium at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters on April 9 in Washington. Inset: Leonardo Garcia Venegas, provided by Telemundo, is seen. The Department of Homeland Security seal is seen on the podium at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters on April 9 in Washington. Inset: Leonardo Garcia Venegas, provided by Telemundo, is seen. AP Photo/Alex Brandon/Telemundo What People Are Saying A DHS spokesperson told Newsweek in an email Saturday: "During a targeted worksite operation, this individual attempted to obstruct and prevent the lawful arrest of an illegal alien. He physically got in between agents and the subject they were attempting to arrest and refused to comply with numerous verbal commands. Anyone who actively obstructs law enforcement in the performance of their sworn duties, including U.S. citizens, will of course face consequences which include arrest." Shelah Venegas, whose family owns a contracting company, told NBC News: "A lot of the people that work with us are not are refusing to go to work. They said they are not going to go until this stuff calms down." What Happens Next? Many have raised concerns about the Trump administration's detention and deportation practices, saying the process often lacks due process protections for individuals. Supporters say the crackdown is necessary to deter illegal immigration and remove criminals. Shelah Venegas told NBC News her cousin's brother has signed deportation papers as their family wanted to avoid him being detained "forever," a scenario they said happened with another family member.
